102 THE CARE OE HORSES 



severe, a good waterproof rug should be provided, 

 which will be explained presently. A box should be 

 placed in the paddock or field if he is to be fed to 

 retain any condition during a short holiday, and care 

 should be taken that he is able to obtain a good 

 supply of fresh water. No horse w T ill eat more grass 

 than he needs, but he likes it fresh and good. There 

 are now various ' Homes of Rest for Horses,' which are 

 very valuable institutions for the poor men, and 

 deserve the support of the wealthy. 



The ' Montgomery rug ' is undoubtedly the best 

 for outdoor use, in that it never gets out of place, no 

 matter what the horse does or how much he rolls. 

 There is no body roller, and also the air can circu- 

 late freely, while at the same time the horse enjoys 

 much warmth and comfort. 



